Tiny Whoop Pilots,
Don’t miss your chance to race at this iconic location (this will sell out INSTANTLY). Now in its 5th year, the National Museum of the United States Air Force has invited us back to host the Micro Drone Race at the Air Force Museum.
The race track will have you flying in & around a C-124 Globemaster II & F-82 Twin Mustang through LED illuminated gates & features.
There is a 64 pilot limit with choice from one of four qualifying sessions Friday & Saturday. The top 32 pilots from qualifying will advance to Sunday’s TWO double elimination bracket races. There will be a Sport class final for pilots qualifying 17-32 in the morning, and a Pro class final for the top 16 pilots from qualifying in the afternoon.
Spectators are welcome & the museum is FREE to enter.
Thank you to our event sponsors (contact thekelestanley@gmail.com for sponsorship options)
Pilot entry is $50:
- T-shirt size guaranteed if ordered by February 1st
- Practice/Qualifying
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- 16 pilots Friday AM
- 16 pilots Friday PM
- 16 pilots Saturday AM
- 16 pilots Saturday PM
- Top 32 advance to TWO double elimination brackets Sunday
- Sport Class – 17-32 Sunday AM
- Pro Class – 1-16 Sunday PM
IMPORTANT LINKS
- Please read the list of museum policies (you will be able to bring a backpack with your gear).
- Livestream of race will be available on the Cincinnati Quad Racers YouTube channel
- Race rules & further technical details available HERE
- Heat sheets & channel assignments can be found HERE
- Join the USAF Museum Race Pilots 2024 Facebook group for the latest information
- Race statistics available at cqr.livefpv.com
RESTRICTIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
- Circular polarized antennas required (RHCP on ground stations)
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- RACE PROVEN analog multi-diversity RapidFire ground stations will be provided for pilots via 3.5mm TRRS “headphone jack” (YouTube)
- No personal ground stations will be permitted
- Pilots can opt to use personal goggle-based receiver module (required for HDZero)
- TrueRC Singularity (durable) & Tiny Whoop Smol (lightweight) antennas are strongly recommended for their size, weight & performance
- 25mW max analog or HDZero VTX
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- Channels: R1 (5658), R2 (5695), R6 (5843), R8 (5917)
- Please verify your quad supports the assigned channels & notify organizers of any issues on race day
- HDZero can be used at pilot’s risk. You will be expected to use your goggle receiver & still be expected to sit with the other pilots for the heat (this could impact reception). It is HIGHLY recommended to have an analog backup whoop that allows for use with our strategically placed ground stations.
- Walksnail digital system is not be permitted at this event, due to bidirectional goggle transmission and interference it will cause to analog pilots
- Tech inspection will check output power & channel accuracy of VTX
- 50mW max control link
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- Specifically applies to ExpressLRS, Ghost, Tracer & Crossfire
- No limit on packet rate
- Not applicable to Frsky D8/D16, Specktrum & Redpine
- Brushed & brushless whoop style quads
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- 30g max dry weight (without battery)
- 1S max battery
- 65mm max diagonal motor center to motor center spacing frame size
- 31-35mm ducted props
- Recommend setup of “Flip over after crash” (AKA Turtle Mode) in BetaFlight
AWARDS & PRIZES:
- Cash payout to top 8 finish positions in Pro Class
- Trophies for top 4 pilots in brackets in Pro & Sport Classes
- Raffle for pilots
OTHER INFORMATION:
- Power, tables & chairs will be provided. Please bring a power strip to share electricity
- Area Hotels for pilots from out of town:
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- Comfort Inn – Directly across the street from the museum
- Hope Hotel – 5 minute drive (on base – does not require base pass)
- Other Hotels – Wright State Area – 10 minute drive (10+ hotels & more options on dining)
EVENT SCHEDULE:
16 Pilot Practice/Qualifying Sessions
** Heats will move fast, so you may want to eat beforehand **
Friday AM Session
- 8a – Pilots arrive, check-in & tech inspection
- 8:45a – Course walk-through
- 9a – Organized practice (1 round)
- 9:30a – Qualifying starts (7 rounds)
- 12:30p – Qualifying ends
Friday PM Session
- 12:30p – Pilots arrive, check-in & tech inspection (feel free to arrive earlier)
- 1:15p – Course walk-through
- 1:30p – Organized practice (1 round)
- 2p – Qualifying starts (7 rounds)
- 4:30-5p – Qualifying ends
Saturday AM Session
- 8a – Pilots arrive, check-in & tech inspection
- 8:45a – Course walk-through
- 9a – Organized practice (1 round)
- 9:30a – Qualifying starts (7 rounds)
- 12:30p – Qualifying ends
Saturday PM Session
- 12:30p – Pilots arrive, check-in & tech inspection (feel free to arrive earlier)
- 1:15p – Course walk-through
- 1:30p – Organized practice (1 round)
- 2p – Qualifying starts (7 rounds)
- 4:30-5p – Qualifying ends
Sunday Top 32 Pro & Sport Class Double Elimination Brackets
Sport Class (17-32 from qualifying)
- 8a – Pilots arrive (feel free to arrive earlier)
- 8:30a – Roll call
- 8:45a – Course walk-through
- 9a – Warm-up (1 round)
- 9:30a – Double elimination bracket racing
- 11:45a – Awards ceremony
Pro Class (1-16 from qualifying)
- 12p – Pilots arrive (feel free to arrive earlier)
- 12:30p – Roll call
- 12:45p – Course walk-through
- 1p – Warm-up (1 round)
- 1:30p – Double elimination bracket racing
- 3:45p – Awards ceremony
